Free Cruise from CET on NCL

I got a mailer the other day from CET for a free cruise voucher. Since I get SO much casino mail every day, I barely glanced at it, assuming that I would have to go to Vegas to pick up the voucher. Good thing I glanced at it before I tossed, as I only have to go to Harrah's Joliet next Friday - Sunday to pick up the voucher, which is no big deal. They are also offering "gifts" that if you earn like 150 tier credits, you get a pair of binoculars, and if you earn 5500 tier credits, you get a set of luggage, American Tourister, which I could probably buy at Kohl's for less than $100. So I'm not planning on actually playing there, just stopping in on Friday and picking up my voucher. I don't even know if we will be able to use the free cruise this year, as my job situation is fluid, and also I know it's not truly "free" as you have to pay taxes and we'd most likely upgrade to a balcony cabin. But since it's only an hour away to get it, I might as well, right? (even my husband is excited that I got this!)

If I did go I can only use the free cruise up until the end of this year. I was excited to see the new ESCAPE is available, but they only have the Carib itinerary, which I know my hubby is not crazy about. If we were going to use it, we'd most likely do an Alaskan cruise or something more exotic.

Anyone have any recs on which would be a good other ship/itinerary for me to pursue? I can post more details on what's available to me if you'd like.

Also if anyone has any hints/tips on how good of a deal this really is, I'd appreciate it! I've gotten the cruise voucher offer only once before, but I had to fly to Tunica or somewhere to get it, so I've never actually taken advantage of it before.

We are doing the NCL Jewel to Alaska in September and will let you know how it goes.

I receive free cruise offers from Harrah's NOLA often. I was able to take the offer once. It was a NCL cruise out of New Orleans in the Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, Belize). My offer was for a balcony cabin plus they paid all the port fees. Some of the other offers I have received are for inside cabins and they don't include port fees. I also get cruise offers where you have to go to Las Vegas to get it. Haven't done that yet.

You will love the Alaskan cruise. I did the Alaskan cruise on Princess cruise line a couple of years ago and enjoyed it.

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We are doing the NCL Jewel to Alaska in September and will let you know how it goes.

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Well we may join you! :)

Carnival offered me a free inside cabin for a number of cruises. I leave for Alaska in a couple days. Taxes were $205 but i upgraded to a balcony, afterall, it IS alaska. Good incentive for me to get away.

What was interesting is that there were no rules about how many you can book, that i know of. I wish i had booked another.

All i did was checkin to my Carnival account and i saw the free cruise offers.

I got a free cruise offer direct from NCL for 2 specific cruises that had a slot tournament. I never called for details. Maybe i should have called and asked about Alaska just for the fun of it.

CET only once offered me a NCL cruise voucher and i never picked it up. That was a few years ago and got nothing since.

Have fun all on your cruises.

Fran

I have heard nothing but good things about Alaskan cruises. I'm sure you'll love it!

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Carnival offered me a free inside cabin for a number of cruises. I leave for Alaska in a couple days. Taxes were $205 but i upgraded to a balcony, afterall, it IS alaska. Good incentive for me to get away.

What was interesting is that there were no rules about how many you can book, that i know of. I wish i had booked another.

All i did was checkin to my Carnival account and i saw the free cruise offers.

I got a free cruise offer direct from NCL for 2 specific cruises that had a slot tournament. I never called for details. Maybe i should have called and asked about Alaska just for the fun of it.

CET only once offered me a NCL cruise voucher and i never picked it up. That was a few years ago and got nothing since.

Have fun all on your cruises.

Fran

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I hope you share your trip with us here. Have fun and good luck!

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I hope you share your trip with us here. Have fun and good luck!

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Yes, I too would love to hear all about your Alaskan cruise!!

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Anyone have any recs on which would be a good other ship/itinerary for me to pursue? I can post more details on what's available to me if you'd like.

Also if anyone has any hints/tips on how good of a deal this really is, I'd appreciate it! I've gotten the cruise voucher offer only once before, but I had to fly to Tunica or somewhere to get it, so I've never actually taken advantage of it before.

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I used to get those offers when I was a CET player but never used them. I do remember mine were only good for 7-day or less cruises.
When you do pick up the cruise voucher, there may be restrictions on length of the cruise and destinations.
I can't help you with a ship recommendation as I haven't sailed on NCL since 1999.
I do know that another additional charge (besides port taxes and fees) will be the per person gratuities.

Itinerary is entirely up to where you would like to visit! I've done two Alaska cruises in the past. It could be cool and wet (pretty much a guarantee in Ketchikan) but if
you like wild nature, glaciers, etc.., it may be perfect for you! Bring binoculars.

I can't give you hints/tips on how good of a deal this really is but I know nhchris should be able to help as she's sailed often on comped NCL cruises.

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Well we may join you! :)

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That would be great!! We are booked on the Jewel Sept. 5th - 12th. We got the unlimited drink package free for booking when we did. Don't know if that is a good idea or not as it would be nice to be sober when we go. We have only been once but that was about 20 years ago. We both have fond memories and i don't know why it has taken so ling to go back.

Just got back from Alaska cruise
Was on NCL sun southbound from Seward!
Highly recommend Alaska cruises!

My cruise brochure! Husband is very interested in either an Alaska cruise or the Mediterranean that departs from Barcelona. Going to call tomorrow to get info on taxes and upgrade prices!

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@Blase, let me know the information you find out regarding the Alaska cruises!!! I'm DYING to go on one of those.

Oh, I missed this thread earlier! @Blase, I have done a bunch of NCL cruises through their casino program, but only one through an outside casino. They have changed their program a bunch recently, but will help in any way I can. I highly recommend Alaska cruises, but I haven't done the Med so can't comment on that.

@seemoreroyals, the Jewel is one of my very favorite ships. I hope you guys love her! Haha, watch that drink package, it can definitely spell trouble!

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Oh, I missed this thread earlier! @Blase, I have done a bunch of NCL cruises through their casino program, but only one through an outside casino. They have changed their program a bunch recently, but will help in any way I can. I highly recommend Alaska cruises, but I haven't done the Med so can't comment on that.

@seemoreroyals, the Jewel is one of my very favorite ships. I hope you guys love her! Haha, watch that drink package, it can definitely spell trouble!

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We did the drink package on our last cruise out of NOLA and thank god we did not have to pay for the drinks we consumed. For the first couple of days we kept up with the receipts because we were going to total up the amount we would have to pay without the UBP. One night alone between 4PM and closing time between ourselves and the other couple we were with we counted up over $800 in drink ticket receipts. We finally just threw the receipts away because we had so many of them but we had a great time on the NCL Dawn. I do have mixed feelings about the UBP since we are going to Alaska and I don't want to be impaired and miss anything.

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We are doing the NCL Jewel to Alaska in September and will let you know how it goes.

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WHAT DATES?! I picked up my cruise offer today and have been going back and forth trying to pick the perfect cruise. I'm dying to do the Alaska one, but none of the rooms I want are available. Tell me what dates you and Karen are going!!! Because Sept was when I was looking at since it was the only time that would work for my bf. Oh wait, nevermind. You said Jewel. The one we were looking at was Pearl. You're doing Seward Glacier, yes?

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Originally Posted by Nhcris

Oh, I missed this thread earlier! @Blase, I have done a bunch of NCL cruises through their casino program, but only one through an outside casino. They have changed their program a bunch recently, but will help in any way I can. I highly recommend Alaska cruises, but I haven't done the Med so can't comment on that.

@seemoreroyals, the Jewel is one of my very favorite ships. I hope you guys love her! Haha, watch that drink package, it can definitely spell trouble!

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Have you done the NYC to Florida to Bahamas? @Nhcris?

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Originally Posted by seemoreroyals

That would be great!! We are booked on the Jewel Sept. 5th - 12th. We got the unlimited drink package free for booking when we did. Don't know if that is a good idea or not as it would be nice to be sober when we go. We have only been once but that was about 20 years ago. We both have fond memories and i don't know why it has taken so ling to go back.

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I just saw this! These were also the days Brian and I were looking to go to Alaska, but I can't get a room that I like. I want to upgrade to either a PH Suite with Large Balcony or Haven Room. Suites/Haven rooms give you a ton of comp packages. Drinks(soda,booze etc...), a Dining package(you can eat at a specialty restaurant each night on the cruise), Wifi Credit(250 min free), and $75 excursion coupon! These all seemed worth it to upgrade to a little pricier room. The cruise I'm now looking at is the NYC-Port Canavral-Bahamas. The price is amazing for a FANTASTIC Haven room. Plus on top of all those packages there's a $200 on board credit. Well, I don't know if those are offered when calling, just the research I did online...

We are booking the NCL cruise out of Galveston March 12-19 Western Carribean this is my first cruise and we are looking forward to it. No kids and looking at upgrading to the drink package and a couple of specialty dinners.

Anyone have a good way of getting from Houston to Galveston?

B

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Have you done the NYC to Florida to Bahamas? @Nhcris?

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Several times @SoCalRob. What would you like to know?


This is nhcris. Old tapa talk login keeps taking over. Grr.

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Several times @SoCalRob. What would you like to know?


This is nhcris. Old tapa talk login keeps taking over. Grr.

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Haha. I was just wondering if it was a good one to do. Thinking of doing it for Thanksgiving this year with my partner. Also what room did you stay in. Upgrade fees. Etc etc.

NCL sent me a postcard offering me a free cruise in December on one of 4 different ships.

I booked the 7 day NCL Jewel Mexican Riviera free cruise offer. Going xmas week which is what makes it such a good deal. Nothing fancy, i took an inside cabin for $300 ( the taxes, fees and non commissioned fare). I did not take the free drink package since i don't drink that much. I will bring on one bottle of wine ( $15 corkage fee). It sounded like i would get a free drink card while playing in the casino. I took the free gratuities as my free perk.

Plus it is out of L.A. so no airfare. The parking at the pier is now $16/day - so that hurts.

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NCL sent me a postcard offering me a free cruise in December on one of 4 different ships.

I booked the 7 day NCL Jewel Mexican Riviera free cruise offer. Going xmas week which is what makes it such a good deal. Nothing fancy, i took an inside cabin for $300 ( the taxes, fees and non commissioned fare). I did not take the free drink package since i don't drink that much. I will bring on one bottle of wine ( $15 corkage fee). It sounded like i would get a free drink card while playing in the casino. I took the free gratuities as my free perk.

Plus it is out of L.A. so no airfare. The parking at the pier is now $16/day - so that hurts.

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That's a great deal.

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NCL sent me a postcard offering me a free cruise in December on one of 4 different ships.

I booked the 7 day NCL Jewel Mexican Riviera free cruise offer. Going xmas week which is what makes it such a good deal. Nothing fancy, i took an inside cabin for $300 ( the taxes, fees and non commissioned fare). I did not take the free drink package since i don't drink that much. I will bring on one bottle of wine ( $15 corkage fee). It sounded like i would get a free drink card while playing in the casino. I took the free gratuities as my free perk.

Plus it is out of L.A. so no airfare. The parking at the pier is now $16/day - so that hurts.

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I didn't use the offer I got because it ended up not being worth it since I wanted to upgrade into a Haven room. But CET diamond and 7 stars get discounts regardless with NCL. So I still got a discount plus all 4 special packages that were offered at the time. Which was UDP/UBP/$75 excursion Credit and 250 min free Internet. I did a 7 Day Bahamas out of NYC for Thanksgiving week. Which I'm excited/nervous about. There's going to be a TON of kids on holiday cruises. Unfortunately. Hope you have fun on yours! Both my cousin and my mom did the Mexican Riviera. They loved it.